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How to care for chapped lips in winter

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Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 12:35 AM

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    Mar 31, 2026

      Lips that have just lost moisture - massage to deeply moisturize

      When the cold wind comes, your lips will lose moisture. If your lips are still soft, you should apply more suitable lip balm. Lip balm with natural ingredients can effectively prevent peeling. You can also use scrub to exfoliate, but not too frequently.

      In addition, regular lip massage can reduce lip wrinkles: use your index finger and thumb to pinch the upper lip, without moving the index finger, use your thumb to massage the upper lip; then use your index finger and thumb to pinch the lower lip, without moving your thumb, gently move your index finger to massage the lower lip.

      Chapped lips - gentle exfoliation

      Apply lip mask at night to double the care of the lips that have problems. You must be more careful and cannot perform normal exfoliation care. When lips appear dry and cracked, you can apply a hot towel to your lips for 3-5 minutes before going to bed, then gently brush off the dead skin on your lips with a soft brush, and then apply a thick lip balm, especially one containing chamomile, calendula and honey. After a week of continuous care, your lips will be moisturized again.

      Lips that often wear makeup—lip makeup removal is the key

      Lip makeup removal in winter is very important. If the makeup is not done thoroughly, it will also lead to dull and dry lips. At the same time, the accumulation of lipstick on the lips will affect the breathing of the skin, making dry skin more chapped. To take good moisturizing care, you need to allow your lips to breathe freely.

      Therefore, choosing lip gloss with moisturizing effect is more suitable for people with sensitive lips in winter than lipstick. Moreover, the latest lip gloss launched by many cosmetic brands this season not only has moisturizing function, but also has the special effect of plumping lips.

      Tips: How to choose the lipstick that suits you

      In winter, it is best to choose lip balm products made of natural raw materials, or honey lip balm containing moisturizing ingredients, or deeply moisturizing lip balm. The simpler the ingredients, the better. At the same time, regular products should be purchased. Before using lipstick, it is best to try it on a small area. If allergies occur, you must stop using it immediately. It should not be used more than twice a day, preferably once in the morning and once in the evening.

      Tips: How to prevent chapped lips

      To prevent chapped lips we should pay attention to details. First of all, do not lick your lips, bite your lips, or tear off dead skin with your hands. Licking your lips with your tongue will evaporate the water, making your lips drier, and may also cause inflammation of the corners of your lips. Secondly, you should quit smoking and drinking, and avoid spicy food. In addition, you can consider using a mask when going out to protect your lips from cold wind irritation. In terms of diet, dry lips in winter may be due to lack of vitamin B2, so you can eat more egg , milk, beans, and fresh fruits and vegetables such as oranges, carrots, and pumpkins.

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